Forreston vs Kenton Valley, SA suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Forreston | Kenton Valley |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 29.9/100 | 41.2/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 43.4/100 | 76.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 19.7 / 1k | 15.3 / 1k |
| Public transport stops | 2 | 1 |
| Walkability | 3.0/100 | 1.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 1 | 10 |
| Planning activity | 1 | 2 |
| Population | 407 | 262 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 8/10 | 8/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for retireesKenton Valley
- Best for familiesKenton Valley
- Best for investmentForreston
- Best for best valueKenton Valley
Comparison summary
Forreston and Kenton Valley offer different strengths across official suburb data. Forreston leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours Kenton Valley; Housing (desirability) favours Kenton Valley; Crime rate favours Kenton Valley. Quick verdicts: Retirees → Kenton Valley, Families → Kenton Valley, Investment → Forreston, Best value → Kenton Valley.